Goals #

Been a long time Ubuntu user and like the interface. Nothing to really complain about. - want to see which is better as a learning platform - take this opportunity to struggle with Linux, configurations, and files - Learn to document process better

Learning Objectives #

• better understanding of how Linux work
• concentrate on backend coding; closer to hardware programming
  • Long term goals to learn about MCU and Computers for other technical projects

Considerations #

• Looking for Vanilla Linux
• Windows Installation on Pixelbook
  • Latest info for Chromebook and Windows here
  • For Pixelbooks and Windows
  • If on windows, will need a Live Linux USB to do the firmware update - Linux has access to the hardware

Breakdown of Linux Distributions #

• Arch
• Debian

  • Ubuntu - Debian unstable release

    • Lubuntu
    • Xubuntu
      • GalliumOs

  • Kali

Debian #

• Stable release is REALLY stable
• This means outdated packages

Arch #

• Aimed at experienced Linux users == no hand-holding, and UI elements when trying to install or tweak things

• The system come out of the box slim, clean and free of unnecessary dependencies

• Good support system on Subreddit, IRC and official forums

  • Again. There is no hand-holding with these guys

• See the trouble for Pixelbook here

GalliumOS #

• Got drivers and bug fixes specifically for Chromebooks
• Has fixes built in

Kali #

• Save for VM to mess around with, not worth installing and killing the productivity